YEARLY HIGH
12.9326 JMD
YEARLY LOW
11.8271 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.4069 JMD

2017 BWP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 12.9326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 11.8271.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1055 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1679 to the December average rate of 12.3228, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.9326 was up 4.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.3815, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 64,663 JMD
2016 Average 57,502 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 59,135 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,527.41 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12.8550
11.9283
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to JMD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 12.4018, compared to 12.4121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4018
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.6238 JMD (High: 12.6422 / Low: 12.0185). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2329 JMD (High: 12.4383 / Low: 12.2054).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.6238
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2329

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4398 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4398

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 12.7777) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.9832), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7946 (+6.63%).

2017 Avg (September) 12.7777
2016 Avg (September) 11.9832

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.3207 12.0044 12.1679
February 12.4383 12.2054 12.3176
March 12.7801 12.2340 12.4535
April 12.5277 12.0685 12.2765
May 12.7495 12.2537 12.4799
June 12.8319 12.5987 12.7152
July 12.6720 12.3468 12.5193
August 12.7373 12.3903 12.5091
September 12.9326 12.5046 12.7777
October 12.6422 12.0185 12.3379
November 12.1654 11.8271 12.0055
December 12.6755 12.0986 12.3228